Why do we track calories?

Calories are the units measured for energy that is supplied to our bodies when we consume food and drink. Calories are used throughout the day to supply your body the energy needed to maintain it. The number of calories a person needs each day varies by the persons physical components like gender, age, height and current weight. It also varies with the activities that we do throughout the day and night.

When you have consumed 3,500 calories more than your body needs, it is stored as one pound of fat. When you do not consume the calories needed, your body will use the energy stored in your fat cells. After using 3,500 calories from your energy reserves, you will lose one pound! Since it is your desire to lose the excess weight being stored in your body, you must be sure that you are staying within the range to maintain health while losing weight.

You received your personal calories needed for your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), calories to maintain your current weight and calories to lose weight with your Personal Weight Loss Plan. Please be sure to reference that and do not go over your calories to lose weight.

The only way to be sure that you are staying on track is to TRACK your calories. There are many resources to find calories in each item you are eating. You may decide to just write them down as you go or use apps to help count. Please contact us if you are needing help to do this.